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Lower School Academics

Curiosity, Creativity, Individuality

LIFE INFORMED



Our Lower School academic program teaches boys how to learn in a setting that encourages curiosity, creativity, and individuality. The curriculum builds problem solving, critical thinking, and core academic skills. Physical education, arts, Spanish, and technology enhance the main coursework. Teachers help boys understand that active participation is key to success, and that learning can be both meaningful and fun.

Art & Music

Technology

History & Social Studies

Language Arts

Library

Mathematics

Physical Education

Science

Spanish

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Visiting Author Confronts the Age of AI
Visiting Author Confronts the Age of AI

Bruce Holsinger, a bestselling author and University of Virginia professor, spoke to students and faculty in October about teaching and learning in the age of AI.

Homecoming 2026: Huge Crowds Revel in a Joyful Weekend
Homecoming 2026: Huge Crowds Revel in a Joyful Weekend

Scores of ’Wick alumni and families descended upon King Street as the Brunswick community came together for another Homecoming weekend of thrilling athletic contests, festive activities, and heartfelt reunions.

Scholar: ‘Wrestle With Ideas of the Greatest Minds’
Scholar: ‘Wrestle With Ideas of the Greatest Minds’

Shilo Brooks, president and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, spoke to students in early October about how to get the most out of their education and, especially, how pursuing the “life of the mind” can prepare them for lives of meaning and leadership.